Quality Control Scientist II

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business. Job SummaryPerform and document testing of materials within the Polysaccharide Group for release/stability testing of commercial and development products, following established procedures and standard test methods in compliance with cGMP and safety regulations. Train new analysts and conduct laboratory investigations, equipment validation, reagent/standards/control qualification, and/or validation and transfer of assays as needed.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform and document testing of materials within the Polysaccharide Group for release/stability testing of commercial and development products, following established procedures and standard test methods in compliance with cGMP and safety regulations.Conduct laboratory investigations, equipment validation, reagent/standard/control qualification, and validation and transfer of assays as needed, train analysts. Tabulate performance parameters for assay standards, reference materials and controls.Assist supervisor in analyzing data and writing, revising, and seeking approval of laboratory investigation reports, SOPs, protocols, analytical reports, and monthly reports.Participate in GMP and technical training as outlined in training curriculum and satisfactorily complete training in a timely manner.Perform check on temperature charts, chemical and reagent expiration dates, etc. and document activities and results in equipment logbooks as assigned by supervisor in accordance with SOPs and in compliance with cGMP.Keep the laboratory orderly. Assist supervisor in assuring proper equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation. Perform additional laboratory tasks as assigned by supervisor.Perform routine activities related to work place safety as assigned by supervisor. Participate in safety training.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Training in biochemical and immunochemical assays, cGMP, lab safety, and FDA regulations.Experience in basic chemistry and biochemistry and use of personal computer is required. This experience comes from course work in these areas and previously held positions. One to two years of post-graduate professional experience is required for this position.Relocation is not available for this position. Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Job Experience:See above.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-NY-Pearl River Leading the way to a healthier world.